An Arranged Love Marriage (AR FF) #1 - Link to 2nd Thread On 1st Page - Page 30

Around 2 a.m Armaan was fast asleep; but his sleep broke when he heard some noise. He opened his eyes and looked around to find the source of the sound but found nothing. Closing his eyes he tried to go back to sleep when he again heard something; and this time clearer.

With the next whimper; he was up sitting straight on the bed; as he realized that it was Riddhima who was moaning all the while! He instantly turned to her and tried to wake her up but she just kept whimpering.

Turning on the lights he pulled her blanket completely off her as he could see her sweating badly. He tapped her cheek to wake her up but she just opened her eyes once and closed them again; this time tightly.

He could sense she was in pain; so he cupped her cheek and shook her a bit calling her out.

A: Riddhima; what's happening to you? Wake up Riddhima!

She could see his face throught the slit of her eyelids; but somehow she was unable to open her eyes completely. Her stomach felt heavy; she could sense pain erupting in her lower abdomen.

Clutching the beed sheet tighter she bit her lower lip to stop her moans. She finally opened her eyes; and tried to sit up straight; but that in turn induced more pain.

So instead of going away to the washroom she just hugged him tighter not wanting to face him. He would absolutely read her eyes and get to know in seconds that she was in pain; she did not want that to happen at any cost!

She needed to have a grip on herseslf! She gripped his shirt tightly and let her head rest aginst his chest as her head felt dizzy.

Armaan who had held her in his arms could not understand what was happening. He tried to detangle her to have a clear look at her face;
but instead she made her hold firm around him to keep him in place.

R: Ar...maan; aise hi rahiye pl... please!

He could feel her shivering against his body while her fluctuating breath tickled his chest.

He simply rubbed her back as he heard her but was really worried for her now.

A: Kya hua Riddhima? Tum...aise kaap kyu rahi ho?

He held her closer as she just kept silently hugging him.

R: Vo...main; Armaan...
sapna...bu...ra

A: Bura sapna dekha koi?

She just nodded her head unable to say anything. But he could still feel her breathing heavily; so he rubbed her arms to calm her.

A: It's okay...sapna tha Riddhima...bhul jao! Shh...calm down.

He kept cradling her in his arms saying soothing words in her ears; and call it "soothing effect of love"; she actually felt the pain going away. Luckily he didnot see her face so he fell for her "bad dream" story!

She thanked God that he did not see her face or she was pretty sure he would have instantly judged her pain.

Once that he felt her relaxing in his arms; he grabbed the glass of water from the side table and made her drink it.

A: Feeling better?

She gave a quick nod but again hid her face in his neck. She felt like hiding herself in his arms; she did not want to go away from him. She wanted to erase all the pain; all the worries and spend a happy life with him.

She was okay with the fact that he would never lover her back; 
maybe not ok...but she least wanted was to be with him; forever. 
Feel this love and care that he was showering right now.
She wanted to live; live a life with him!

Too busy in her thoughts she never realized that he had laid her down and was leaning over her. She was brought back to present as he felt him caressing her cheek;
Riddhima; tum pakka theek ho na ab?

R: Haan...I am ok Armaan!

She tried to get up but he held her in place.

A: Kya hua; kuch chahiye tumhe? Mujhe batao...

R: Vo blanket... mujhe thand lag rahi hai.

A: Hmm...tum ruko...

He pulled the blanket up on her and covered her properly. He could see her going to sleep within minutes; while her hand held his; securely; not wanting him to move away.

-------------

The next day she put in all her efforts; to look absolutely fit and fine! Even a frown was not allowed to touch her forehead today.

To avoid any kind of doubts from his side or any other health issue atleast till he was off to his work; she had a proper full-fledged breakfast and also had a cup of coffee surprising him; irrespective of however nauseatic she felt!

A: I am pretty sure now ki vakai tumhe kuch ho gaya hai!

R: Huh? Mujhe...mujhe kya hua hai?

A: Haan aur nahi toh kya; tumne aaj itni achi tarah se naaashta kiya; aur toh aur coffee bhi pi li; mere bina kuch kahe! Varna peechle kuch dino se toh mujhe laga tha tum zero figure banana ki planning kar rahi ho!

She just gave him a small smile as he teased her.

The day had started on a good note. She realized; if she would maintain this happy-go-lucky attitude in front of him; things would be easier. He would also be happy; and in turn she would get some happy moments with him ultimately.

But alas! She had forgotten friend-turned-villian of her life! Rahul!!

Armaan had come back really early today. The clock had just struck 4 when he entered the house.

Riddhima was more than happy to see him back; as anyways she needed more time with him. Armaan had clearly seen her smile widely as he came and that in turn made him flash his dimples.

R: Aap...aaj itni jaldi?

A: Kyu nahi aana chahiye tha?

R: Nahi...aisi koi baat nahi! Maine toh bas aise hi pooch liya...aaj kal aap raat ke 9 baje se pehle ka aate hai ghar?

A: Haan vo meri meetings cancel ho gayi; toh socha thoda time apni wife ke saath bhi beeta lu!

R: Chalo kam se kam aapko yaad toh aaya ki aapki ek biwi hai!

She pouted to tell him she had been upset with him for his ignorance for the past days.

And as expected he pulled closer by her waist and tucked her strand of hair behind her earlobe.

A: Koi baat nahi; aaj ki poori shyaam tumhare hi naam hai meri! I am sure itne waqt main tumhari saari shikayatein dur kar lunga!

She blushed a deep shade of red as he caressed her cheeks;

A: Main fresh hokar aata hu; tab tak tum bhi tayyar ho jao. Hum kahi bahar chalte hai ok?

He ran upstairs to freshen up and get ready. For a moment Riddhima also was all excited about the plan when she realized; maybe it wasn't that great an idea!

Considering her health; it was quite possible that the car ride would make her nauseatic. Even the cold weather could anytime lead to her stomach pain.

Armaan came out fresh from the shower and was busy drying his hair; when he saw Riddhima standing by the balcony still in the same saree.

Placing the towel round his neck he tip toed towards her; and very slowly snaked his arms around her waist. As always he could feel her shiver while her stomach contracted in fear at the sudden hug.

She felt at peace as after a long time he engulfed her in his arms. His warmth made her realize that he was just in his track bands; while his chest completely bare!

This fact did no good to the already rising blood to her cheeks.

R: Armaan...

A: Hmm...

R: Main soch rahi thi...hum bahar...

A: tum bahar Nahi jaana chahti??

She was bewildered as he completed her sentence.

R: Aapko kaise... pata?

A: Kyunki...agar tumhe bahar jaana hota toh tum ab tak change kar chuki hota aur ready ho rahi hoti na!

She smiled as he made his point.

R: Hmm...actually itne dino baad aap jaldi aaye ho; bohot thak gaye honge aap. Aur mera bhi man nahi hai bahar jaane ka isi liye...

A: Nahi; I am all fresh and fine; vaise bhi main soch raha tha; tumhe sea side lekar chalu; hum kai dino se kahi gaye nahi the; aur tumhe vaha jaana bohot pasand hai na! 

Last time tumhari tabiyat ki vajah se jaldi aa gaye the; toh I thought you would love to spend some time there. Aur maine promise bhi kiya than a tumse; that I will soon take you there.

R(thinking): Peechli baar jaldi aa gaye the; aur is baar meri tabiyat ki vajah se jaa hi nahi paayenge! Kyu sochte hai itna aap mere baarein main; jab ki main har baar sirf nakhush hi karti hu aapko?

He snapped his finger at her as she just kept staring at him lost somewhere;
Oye...kaha kho gayi tum? Soch lo...if you want we can still go!

R: Umm...nahi; hum...hum ghar pe hi kuch karte hai!

A: "KUCH" matlab kya?

As she had turned her face away she had missed the glint of mischief in his eyes.

R: Tch...kuch bhi Armaan...

A: haan par kuch bhi; Jaise ki kya?

She turned her face towards him annoyed by his repetitive question;
Kuch bhi jaise; kuch bhi...

She was tongue tied as she found his face just an inch away; showing the perfect dimples while his eyes twinkled with naughtiness. As she now registered the underlying meaning of his question she turned away blushing profusely.

R: Armaan shirt pehen leejiye; aapko thand lag jayegi.

She tried to get out of his grip but his grip grew firm around her not letting her move an inch. She could feel him removing her hair from her neckline; and the next moment she heard herself moan as he nibbled her skin.

He smiled as the hands that were trying to loosen his grip over her a minute back; were now gripping his hands tightly. She was melting into a puddle as he continued showering her neck with small passionate kisses.

His hands slowly traced her entire arm length and then locked her arms in his against her bare tummy. She shivered hard as his lips reached her earlobe and played with her dangling earrings.

He turned her around in his hold in a swift move and found her breathing hard. As her eyes met his; she freed herself from his hold and moved away; but he was quick enough to hold her hand.

He dragged her back into his arms; his hand caressed her waist; while her hands landed on his chest to maintain some distance. His eyes were dark with passion and she felt something swirl inside her stomach as he looked at her intensely.

R: Arm...aan please...

Hiding his face in the crook of her neck; he continued his trail of kisses while he could feel her going weak in her knees. Gripping her waist tighter his hand moved up to her back while his fingers played with her string of blouse.

His lips moved up to her earlobe and as he kissed her behind it; her most sensitive part; she realized that his kisses were playing havoc with her senses. 

She was losing the battle; there was no chance she could think in a straight way anymore.

R: Arm...aan pl...please!

A: Please kya Riddhima?

He teased her pulling her closer; digging his face even more into her neck.

She was supposed to stay away from him; this intimacy with him was going to hurt both of them; she knew! It was just a matter of few days; after that she had to leave him! Wasn't that her decision? Then why wasn't she stopping him? His touch was doing something to her.

Oh boy; his kisses were making her forget what she was doing; what she was saying; was right / wrong!

Every damn thing!

Her body ditched her mind; and her hands on their own accord moved up and reached his back.

He could feel her give in to his kisses and that made him smile.
He moved to her other side and placed another trail of kisses. He could feel her nails against his skin as he was shirtless.

The towel that was hanging around his neck slipped down giving her complete access to his nape. She ruffled his hair as he kissed her throat leaving her almost breathless.

He could feel that like unlike every other time; when they had been intimate before; her body language was very much responsive today.

Not that she had ever stopped him from any of his physical advances; but at a point he had stopped himself sensing her stiffness. But today; it wasn't so!
She had given in so easily.

Both of them were too busy in each other when the door bell rang. As usual disturbing their romance! Armaan was too busy relishing the moment to even have any sense to what was happening around.

But Riddhima had heard the bell and that is what snapped her out of their little moment.

As she realized what was happening she felt a gush of guilt strike her hard! This moment was hers; their; but maybe she wasn't fit to be there. She knew this had to end on a bad note; then why was she even letting him come closer!

She felt been dragged closer to him as he was too busy devouring her. She felt a lone tear trickle down her eyelid; she instantly wiped it and pushed him away.

R: Ar...maan... vo...

This time to her rescue; the door bell rang again and he realized what was happening. The moment was gone; and now awkwardness filled the air.

A: Main... vo... I'll...just check...who's at the door.

He zoomed out of the room not knowing what to say. Maybe even she needed time to calm her nerves. He knew; they had been intimate before; but the passion that both held today was something different.

He was walking in a dazed state when he heard a female voice and he instantly looked up to find his mom standing right in front.

A: MOM! Aap yaha?

Ananya moved ahead and hugged him tightly.

An: Kyu tu khush nahi hua mujhe dekhkar?

A: Nahi Mom nothing like that. Par aise achanak... I mean... mujhe bata diya hota toh I would have come  to pick you up.

An: Haan vo achanak tumhare Papa ka plan bana Sydney jane ka; aur mera na toh vaha koi kaam tha na man tha vaha jane ka; toh socha kuch din apne Ammy aur Riddhima ke saath bita lu.

Riddhima too came down as she heard her voice.

R: Arey Mummy; aap? Kaise ho aap? Aur Papa kaha hai?

An: Beta vo toh nahi aaye hai; par ye kya?

A: Kya hua?

Ananya pulled his ear hard and made him face her at his stupid question;
Ise dekh jara. Kitni patli ho gayi hai teri biwi. Iska khayal rakhta hai ya nahi tu?

A: Mom please; ye aap apni pyaari bahu se hi poochiye; meri koi baat nahi maanti ye khaane ke mamle main!

R: Aap ye kya...
nahi maa main theek hi toh hu.

An: Chalo ab main aa gayi hu na; ab tera khaana peena sab theek kar dungi!

Although both Armaan and Riddhima were happy that Ananya was home; but they had lost their time. After so many days he had finally found some time free for her; and that was lost too!

But now Riddhima was even more worried; as since she would be alone at home throughout the day till now. But Ananya would be with her in daytime; how would she cope up now?

It would be a task to hide her health problems from her since she would be here 24*7!
The rest of the evening was lost in the tension of Ananya's sudden presence!
She had to work a way out.